Libido and Oral Contraceptives

From: Garry E. Siegel (garrys@atl.mindspring.com)
Thu Jan 30 21:26:15 1997


Opinions please:

Several times a year, a woman well established on the pill complains of decreased libido, and, doctor, could it be the pill? Upon questioning, everything else in life is usually unchanged.

Does anyone have a feeling for this, ie

1. Is it more common with certain pills, perhaps those with less androgenic side effects (Desogen, Ortho Cyclen, etc)?

2. Is it at all pill related?

3. Would changing pills (frequently requested) to a more androgenic one, such as Lo Ovral, be helpful?

What do ya'll do with this question, if you get it?

--
Garry E. Siegel, M.D.
Roswell, Ga




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